Preparation: Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. Ensure it hangs over the edges for easy lifting after baking.
Dry Mixing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, and chia seeds.
Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the natural peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. It should form a sticky mixture.
Combine: Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well-incorporated.
Almond Milk: Add almond milk bit by bit to get a batter-like consistency.
Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips into the batter.
Transfer: Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake: Pop the dish into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for around 20 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
Cool: Once baked, take it out and allow the Guilt-Free Protein Treats Bar to cool for about an hour.
Cut: Lift the set protein bar using the parchment paper overhangs and place it on a cutting board. Slice it into 8 even bars.